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The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 4, 2009, Murphy Oil Corporation issued a news release announcing its earnings for the third quarter and nine months that ended on September 30, 2009. The full text of this news
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

A news release dated November 4, 2009 announcing earnings for the third quarter and nine months that ended on September 30, 2009 is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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